The nameAnaé

Anaé is a modern French girl's name, short and soft. It spread in France in the 2010s.

Meaning

Anaé is a recent creation, linked to Anne, "grace", or to Anaïs. It has no fixed meaning.

Origin

French. It is also spelled Anaë.

History

Anaé grew in the 2010s with the vogue for short names. It is often celebrated on Saint Anne's day.

Popularity of the name Anaé

Anaé in France

149thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (695 births)
11,365babies named Anaé in France since 1900
0348695 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Anaé was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 6,355 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Anaé. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Anaé in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 474 births a year on average, against 637 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anaé mean?

Anaé is a recent creation, linked to Anne, "grace", or to Anaïs. It has no fixed meaning.

What is the origin of the name Anaé?

French. It is also spelled Anaë.

Is Anaé a girl's or a boy's name?

Anaé is a girl's name.